Palais de la Découverte, Paris

Name: Palais de la Découverte
Address: Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Paris, 75008, France
Telephone: +33 1 56 43 20 20

#234 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums

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Facts and practical information

The Palais de la Découverte is a science museum located in the Grand Palais, in the 8th arrondissement on Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, Paris, France. It is open daily except Monday; an admission fee is charged. ()

Local name: Palais de la découverte Coordinates: 48°51'58"N, 2°18'39"E

Address

Avenue Franklin Delano RooseveltÉlysée (Champs-Élysées)Paris 75008 France

Contact

+33 1 56 43 20 20

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Day trips

Palais de la Découverte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Champs-Élysées, Élysée Palace, Grand Palais, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palais de la Découverte open?

Palais de la Découverte is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palais de la Découverte?

Nearby attractions include Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, Paris (2 min walk), Grand Palais, Paris (2 min walk), Théâtre du Rond-Point, Paris (3 min walk), Boulevards of Paris, Paris (4 min walk).

How to get to Palais de la Découverte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais de la Découverte:

Bus

Palais de la Découverte • Lines: 28, 72, 93, N01, N02 (3 min walk)
Grand Palais • Lines: 72, 93, rouge (4 min walk)

Metro

Champs-Elysées - Clémenceau (5 min walk)
Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau • Lines: 1, 13 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Port des Champs-Elysées • Lines: Batobus (7 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay • Lines: Batobus (21 min walk)

Train

Invalides (7 min walk)
Musée d'Orsay (21 min walk)